Good to know
- Tickets
- Entry fee applies; confirm current rates at the gate.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours
- Best time
- Early morning to see active penguins before crowds arrive
- Getting there
- Drive 45 minutes south from Cape Town or take the train to Simon's Town then walk
Itineraries with Boulders Beach
Boulders Beach is on day 2
Day 2 of Cape Town & Table Mountain
Robben Island
How Boulders Beach fits into a day.- 9:00Robben IslandTable Bay
- 14:00Zeitz MOCAAWaterfront
- 18:00Signal HillSignal Hill
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Boulders Beach questions
Are there penguins at Boulders Beach?
Yes. A colony of African penguins lives and breeds on the beach year round.
Can you swim at Boulders Beach?
Swimming is allowed in marked areas. Check sea conditions and lifeguard presence on arrival.
How far is Boulders Beach from Cape Town?
The drive takes about 45 minutes. Public transport options include trains to nearby Simon's Town.
